Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
National Security and Defence
Issue 5 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Monday, September 25, 2006
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day in camera at 7:00 p.m. in room 505, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Kenny, Meighen and Moore (5).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Steven James, Analyst; Major- General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Inspector Harold O'Connell, RCMP Liaison Officer; Barry Denofsky, National Security Advisor and Captain (N) Peter Hoes, DND Liaison Officer.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, April 27, 2006, the committee continued its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Tuesday, April 25, 2006, of the committee's proceedings for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft report.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Atkins that material submitted to the committee be filed as exhibits with the Clerk.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Banks that subject to minor editorial edits as approved by Senators Banks, Kenny and Meighen, the committee adopt the draft report.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Banks that Senator Nolin have license to edit the French version of the report accordingly.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Banks that the report be tabled at the earliest opportunity.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The following material was filed as exhibits with the Clerk:
- [Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission, Charles M. Dalfen, Reply to letter regarding the Canadian Security Guidebook, 2006 edition] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "1'')
- [Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Kevin G. Lynch, Reply to letter regarding the Canadian Security Guidebook, 2006 edition] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "2'')
- [Ministry of Finance, James M. Flaherty, Reply to letter regarding the Canadian Security Guidebook, 2006 edition] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "3'')
- [National Defence, Canadian Forces and the Communications Security Establishment, Hon. Gordon O'Connor, Reply to letter regarding the Canadian Security Guidebook, 2006 edition] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "4'')
- [Health and the Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, Tony Clement, Reply to letter regarding the Canadian Security Guidebook, 2006 edition] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "5'')
- [Transport Canada, Infrastructure and Communities, Hon. Lawrence Cannon, P.C., M.P., Reply to letter regarding the Canadian Security Guidebook, 2006 edition] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "6'')
- [Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Hon. Loyola Hearn, P.C., M.P., Reply to letter regarding the Canadian Security Guidebook, 2006 edition] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "7'')
- [Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Services, Hon. Stockwell Day, P.C., M.P., Reply to letter regarding the Canadian Security Guidebook, 2006 edition] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "8'')
- [Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for La Francophonie and Official Languages, Hon. Josée Verner, P.C., M.P., Letter from questions taken on notice, May 29, 2006] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "9'')
- [Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Jim Judd, Letter from questions taken on notice, June 19, 2006] (5900- 1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "10'')
- [Transport Canada, Infrastructure and Communities, Louis Ranger, Letter from questions taken on notice, June 19, 2006] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "11'')
- [Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli, Letter from questions taken on notice, May 8 and 29, 2006] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "12'')
- [DP World, Global Ports Connecting Global Markets booklet, CD, and Canadian Senate Committee Delegation 11 September 2006 booklet] (5900-1.39/ N2-SS-1-7 28 "13'')
- [Port Authority of Rotterdam, British Transport Police information booklet, Seaport Police—Policework in a World Port booklet, A Glimpse Behind the Scenes booklet] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "14'')
At 10:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Monday, October 2, 2006
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day in camera at 11:05 a.m. in room 7, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Colin Kenny, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Banks, Campbell, Day, Kenny, Meighen, Moore and St. Germain (8).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Steven James, Analyst; Major- General (Ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Advisor; Inspector Harold O'Connell, RCMP Liaison Officer and Captain (N) Peter Hoes, DND Liaison Officer.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, April 27, 2006, the committee continued its examination on the need for a national security policy for Canada. (See Issue No. 1, Tuesday, April 25, 2006, of the committee's proceedings for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Transport Canada:
Marc Grégoire, Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security;
Jean Barrette, Director, Security Operations.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police:
Raf Souccar, Assistant Commissioner Federal and International Operations;
Joe Oliver, Superintendent, Director, Customs & Excise.
Canada Command:
Lieutenant-General Marc J. Dumais, Commander.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.
At 11:34 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 11:37 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting in public in room 2.
Marc Grégoire made a presentation and answered questions with Jean Barrette.
At 1:25 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 1:30 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting in camera in room 7.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.
At 2:05 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 2:07 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting in public in room 2.
Assistant Commissioner Raf Souccar made a presentation and answered questions with Superintendent Joe Oliver.
At 3:35 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 3:45 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Lieutenant-General Marc Dumais made a presentation and answered questions.
At 5:20 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 5:22 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting in camera in room 7.
In accordance with rule 92(2)(e), the committee considered its draft agenda.
The following material was filed as an exhibit with the Clerk:
- [Transport Canada, Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, Marc Grégoire, Speaking notes for October 2, 2006] (5900-1.39/N2-SS-1-7 28 "15'')
At 6:05 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Jodi Turner
Clerk of the Committee